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Zachary High School Class of 2016 Parent Meeting

Zachary High School Class of 2016 Parent Meeting. January 31, 2013. Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting. To share information regarding academic resources for ZHS students and parents To review Graduation Requirements and TOPS curriculum To prepare for 10 th grade scheduling. Handouts.

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Zachary High School Class of 2016 Parent Meeting

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  1. Zachary High SchoolClass of 2016Parent Meeting January 31, 2013

  2. Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting • To share information regarding academic resources for ZHS students and parents • To review Graduation Requirements and TOPS curriculum • To prepare for 10th grade scheduling

  3. Handouts • “Beat the H.E.A.T.” card • JTCC Goals Worksheet for 10th grade • Standard/Honors/AP chart • Graduation/ TOPS Requirements • Career Pathways • Course Offerings • Core Course Sequences • LA Connect

  4. Core 4 Graduation Requirements • English 4 Units Must be I, II, III, and IV • Mathematics 4 Units Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math • Science 4 Units Biology, Chemistry, 3rd and 4th Science • Social Studies 4 Units World Geography, Civics, American History, 4th Social Studies • Physical Education 1½ Units Can substitute ROTC I and II • Health ½ Unit • Foreign Language 2 Units Two years in the same language • Art Elective 1 Unit Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama • Electives 3 Units 24 Units

  5. Basic Core • At the end of 10th grade, students have the opportunity to change diploma tracks from a Core 4 college prep curriculum to a Basic Core Curriculum. • Basic Core Curriculum prepares students for entry into the workforce, military, technical/trade schools, and community colleges. • Requires approval by parents, student, and school.

  6. TOPS Fine Arts Survey - 1 Unit … or 1 unit of visual/performance course Foreign Language - 2 Units Two units in the same language 19 Total Core Curriculum Units 2.5 Core GPA ACT Score: 20 3.0 Core GPA ACT Score: 23, 27 • English – 4 Units English I, II, III and English IV • Mathematics – 4 Units Algebra I, Algebra II, and 2 from Geometry or Advanced Math or Probability & Statistics or Calculus • Science – 4 Units Biology, Chemistry, and 2 from Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP), Physics, Physics (AP), Anatomy & Physiology, or Agriscience II • Social Studies - 4 Units American History, Civics, World Geography, and World History

  7. Typical 10th Grade Schedule: • English II • Geometry • Biology I • Civics • P.E. • Foreign Language • Career Pathway Elective

  8. Career Pathways • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources • Ag Production/ Management/ Entrepreneurship • Horticulture • Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication • Graphic Arts • Performing Arts • Journalism • Mass Communication • Architecture and Construction • Carpentry and Construction

  9. Career Pathways • Business, Management, and Administration • Business Administration • Education and Training • Education • Government and Public Administration • JROTC • Health Science • Nursing • Pharmacy • Sports Medicine

  10. Career Pathways • Human Services • Management of Family Resources • Information Technology • Information Systems • Manufacturing • Welding • Marketing • Entrepreneurship • Clothing and Textiles

  11. Scheduling Information • Course selections should be driven by the student’s career interest and postsecondary plans. • Course Offerings • Current 9th graders – February 4th – 5th • Current 10th graders – February 6th – 7th • Current 11th graders – February 21st – 22nd • Review and select course choices for next school year. Sign and return Course Offerings form Monday and Tuesday.

  12. Journey to College and Career (JTCC) • Consider the value of rigorous courses; colleges do! • Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum (BRAC) • JTCC Goals Worksheet

  13. Louisiana Connect • Online portal used to • Track high school academic progress • Search for colleges and scholarships • Complete and Review IGP’s • And much more! • Student and Parent Access

  14. Individual Graduation Plan • Postsecondary Plans • Diploma Track • Course Plan • Completed in IBCA classes this week

  15. EXPLORE Test • State-mandated test for freshman • Aligned with ACT - EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT • Identifies college readiness • Test Date: March 19, 2013 • No cell phones allowed, must have school ID

  16. ?Questions? Michelle Vaughn, School Counselor michelle.vaughn@zacharyschools.org Donna Kline, Freshman Academy Coordinator donna.kline@zacharyschools.org This PowerPoint, any handouts, and other useful information will be posted on www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.

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